Sahith Vardhan Sunkara
Chicago,USA
Summary
Driven and analytical with knack for problem-solving and passion for network security. Possesses foundational knowledge in cybersecurity principles and demonstrates proficiency in network protocols and firewalls. Dedicated to safeguarding digital assets and ensuring robust network defenses.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NETWORK SECURITY ENGINEER
Value Point Systems
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Cisco Email implementation by understanding the customer environment.
- Designing rules & creating Firewall Rule Request form as per customer requirements.
- Join calls with the customer to understand their requirements.
- Conducted regular vulnerability assessments to identify weaknesses and implement appropriate countermeasures.
- Attending weekly cab meetings to get approval from the change board.
- Adding rules, verifying, and correcting them in firewalls.
- Planning and implementing customer changes, based on an ITIL framework.
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- Implementation & migration security devices.
- Troubleshot and resolved complex network issues, ensuring minimal downtime for business operations.
- Managed relationships with vendors for hardware/software procurement, achieving cost savings while maintaining quality standards.
- Created frameworks by designing and developing technical solutions.
- Handles incident & change process.
- Creating documents for firewall upgrades/implementation.
- Implemented advanced threat detection tools to proactively identify potential security breaches before they occurred.
- Enhanced network security by designing and implementing firewall configurations and policies.
- Identified potential threats by analyzing firewall logs and taking appropriate action to mitigate risks.
- Reduced company''s vulnerability to cyberattacks by conducting regular firewall audits and updates.
- Performed troubleshooting for Fortinet, Cisco, PaloAlto, CheckPoint and packet analysis.
- Supported remote users by troubleshooting VPN connectivity issues ensuring seamless access from offsite locations.
- Provided valuable input during project planning phases based on practical experience in the field, leading to more efficient execution strategies.
Education
Master of Science - Cyber Security
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Communications Engineering
Veltech University
Chennai, India05-2020
Skills
- IP Addressing and Subnetting
- Switching and Routing
- Firewall configuration and maintenance
- Designing Network Architecture
- Cisco DNS Security
- Cisco Email Security
- Firewall configuration
- Risk management
- Threat analysis
- Security architecture
- Incident response
- Access control management
- Network security management
- Security information and event management
- Network security design
- Network access control
- Wireshark analysis
- VPN configuration and support
- Vulnerability assessment
- DNS security
- Network firewall deployment
- Threat intelligence analysis
- SIEM tool proficiency
- Data loss prevention
- SD-WAN Security
- Zero trust network implementation
- Documentation and Reporting
Certification
- CompTIA Sec + || CompTIA
- Fortinet NSE1 | Fortinet
- Fortinet NSE2 | Fortinet
- Fortinet NSE3 | Fortinet
- Fortinet NSE4 | Fortinet
- Zscaler ZIA Administrator| | Zscaler
- Zscaler Sales Professional| | Zscaler
- Zscaler Sales Engineer| | Zscaler
Disclaimer
I, Sunkara Sahith Vardhan, hereby declare that the information contained here is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Timeline
NETWORK SECURITY ENGINEER
Value Point Systems
10.2021 - 08.2023
Master of Science - Cyber Security
Lewis University
Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Communications Engineering
Veltech University
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